Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight & Champagne Breakfast

Discover one of Victoria’s most spectacular wine regions. Drive just 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD to this natural amphitheater: a perfect spot for a hot air ballon tour. Let the breeze usher you over the Yarra River and splendid countrysides.

About this activity

Duration 3.5 - 4.5 hours

Printed or mobile voucher accepted

Ticket confirmation within 48 hours

Once purchased, you’ll receive booking confirmation from the tour operator.

Live tour guide

Chinese, English

Wheelchair accessible

Pick-up service

Complimentary hotel pick-up for all guests staying in a CBD hotel (arriving at the meeting point yourself is also possible)

Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund

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Experience

Highlights

Enjoy a 1-hour sunrise balloon flight over the Yarra Valley

Have complimentary return CBD transfers (only available if breakfast option is booked)

Receive a complimentary flight certificate and e-coupon pack

Full description

Experience the thrill of ascending over a changing landscape at sunrise, suspended in a basket, floating under a spectacular hot air balloon. The cold air hits your cheeks, clouds floating past, the hot flames above warm you up under the morning sky… as you take flight… up, up and float away.

Join a spectacular hot air balloon experience with a bird's eye view of the picturesque Yarra Valley (located an hour’s drive from Melbourne) – Victoria’s renowned wine region. Operating 364 days of the year (weather permitting) this once-in-a-lifetime tour experience provides an entirely different perspective of the Yarra Valley, beyond the typical tourist itinerary.

Take off on a beautiful hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley at sunrise. The Yarra Valley is home to 90 vineyards and 35 wineries, many of which hold a reputation for creating world-class wines. See it from an entirely new perspective as you breeze over the picture postcard landscape.

Meet your pilot approximately one hour before sunrise (you will be advised of the exact time and location when you phone the duty pilot the night before your flight). Your pilot will give you a short briefing before being transported to the launch site where you may help with the launch or stand back and take photos of the balloon as it is inflated. Then, climb aboard and away you go gently floating over the Yarra Valley as if you were a cloud.

It is truly one of the most magnificently tranquil, picturesque and dream-like experiences you can do. Afterwards, make a final landing, pack the balloon away and have a champagne breakfast (additional cost of $35pp).

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Includes

1-hour sunrise balloon flight with an award-winning hot air balloon company, the largest in Victoria

In-flight commentary provided by expert pilots giving passengers an understanding of the various elements of ballooning, meteorology, altitude, navigation, equipment and air traffic control

Complimentary return transfers on a bus for all guests staying in a CBD hotel if breakfast is added to the booking. Returning to either Federation Square or Queen Victoria Market after breakfast.

Interactive involvement in the inflation and deflation process

Free car parking at Balgownie Estate

A beautifully presented flight certificate and e-coupon pack

Carbon neutral flight

Special offer for returning passengers

What’s Not Included

In-flight photographs on a balloon-shaped USB, available to purchase for $20

Optional) breakfast with Champagne after the flight at Balgownie Estate (additional cost of $35pp)

Prepare for the activity

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Sunglasses

Sun hat

Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops

Pets

Smoking

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

• Adult: 13 years-old and older
• Child: 6 to 12 years-old
• Passengers need to be able to climb into the basket and stand for the hour flight
• Not suitable for women who are more than 20 weeks pregnant
• Allow approximately four hours in total, from check-in to the champagne breakfast celebration. • The flight itself is 1 hour
• The price quoted is for 1 person; there will be a minimum of 4 and up to a maximum of 24 people in the basket during your flight
• In the case of windy, wet miserable weather the flight is cancelled at the pilot's discretion. Flights are usually confirmed the night before
• Wear casual and comfortable clothing e.g. jeans and sneakers.
• Shoes must be flat - no high heels or open toed shoes permitted. Waterproof is preferable
• Bring a hat and your camera as there are some fantastic photo opportunities. The Champagne breakfast is not included in the price